Washington · 5K · 250m
West Seattle Monster Dash
West Seattle Monster Dash is a 5K and 250m event held in Seattle, Washington. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,482 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Field size
- ~1,482 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Distances
- 5K, 250m
- Field size
- About 1,482 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- westseattlepreschools.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:30 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the West Seattle Monster Dash
This race is a costumed 5k trail run/walk and Kids Dash to support South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools. Paid registration includes a t-shirt (all races) and bib with timing chip (5K only). Jogging strollers welcome! Humans and little monsters only though, please leave pets at home. Kids Zone featuring games, activities, prizes, and photo booth. Packet Pick Up: Date TBD West Seattle Runner 2743 California Ave SW Suite 101 Seattle WA, 98116 OR On Race Day, Saturday, October 24th Beginnin…
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West Seattle Monster Dash: common questions
- When is the West Seattle Monster Dash?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the West Seattle Monster Dash held?
- In Seattle, Washington.
- What distances does the West Seattle Monster Dash offer?
- 5K and 250m.
- How many people run the West Seattle Monster Dash?
- About 1,482 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the West Seattle Monster Dash?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the West Seattle Monster Dash?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $20 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the West Seattle Monster Dash start?
- 9:30 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the West Seattle Monster Dash?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road.
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